Public Health
Public Health Nurses
Public health nurses support:
- WIC (Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children)
- Immunization information
- Child and Teen Check-ups (for children on Medical Assistance and Minnesota Care)
- Home visiting programs for childbirth education, new moms and babies, help with breastfeeding, parenting information and help, home safety checks
- Home visits for families whose children have high blood lead levels
- Follow Along Program tracks children up to four to assure appropriate growth and development
- Foot care and blood pressure clinics for the elderly